Helping hand for Arun habit-kickers

Figures released by Arun District Council show that more than 265 residents from across the district been given guidance from Arun Well-being advisers, this year.¶

The team has been asked for advice on maintaining a healthy weight and increasing exercise levels, emotional well-being issues, stopping smoking and reducing alcohol intake.

Regular drop-in surgeries have been held at the Civic Centre, in Maltravers Road, Littlehampton, as well as in Bognor and Felpham, with new surgeries opening in a number of libraries.

Matt, who has used the service to help giving up smoking, said: “Most other smokers treat you as a bit of a traitor when you try to quit and non-smokers rarely acknowledge it as a challenge. So it was great to have a group of people in the Well-being team to talk to and call upon their extensive knowledge and access to information.”

Hazel Flack, programme manager for the service, said: “People may feel unsure about what foods they should be eating or safe drinking levels, and we can help them understand what they actually need to be focusing on and support them in how to reach their targets.”

For information, call 01903 737862, email [email protected] or see the website www.arun.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk